Responsibilities

• Drive global communications for Apple’s fitness and sports technology initiatives.
• Working with PR teams in the US and internationally, you will build and implement our fitness and sports strategy for wearables.
• Lead creative initiatives that showcase how Apple’s product and service ecosystem helps users live healthier lives.
• Drive narratives on how our technology supports professional sports teams and organizations.
• Identify and manage issues in fast-moving news cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, third-party partners, and developers.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years experience in public relations, either at a PR agency or within a corporate setting.
• BS/BA or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in fitness and/or sports communications landscape. Deep knowledge of the sports and fitness landscape.

Preferred

• Experience in fitness communications, and a passion for the intersection of fitness and technology. Experience working with sports brands, or sporting events is a plus.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with fitness and sports journalists, editors, and digital creators.
• A creative and strategic mindset with an interest in developing and executing new ways of doing things.
• Strong collaborative skills and demonstrated ability of working effectively within large, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with developing creative PR campaigns — including organic and social-first — driving meaningful impact and convening a clear understanding of specific audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and issues, and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and adapt quickly to change. Excited to tackle challenges that require excellent problem-solving and the ability to navigate through unchartered territory.
• Dedicated, self-motivated team player who demonstrates critical thinking.
• Adept at developing deep internal relationships to help drive communications objectives forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail and project management expertise.